California Assembly passed a bill letting the high-speed rail auditor shield reports from public view. The project’s cost ballooned to $231 billion, with critics fearing officials want to ‘bury the evidence’. Assemblymember Lori Wilson (D) claims the bill improves transparency, despite a delayed business plan vote. Critics of California’s long-overdue high-speed rail project are aghast after statehouse Democrats pushed through legislation that would give the rail auditor the power to shield its reports from the public. The bill, which passed the California Assembly on Monday and sits at the state Senate, lets the Inspector General do so if publication “would…
An early lead with their ace on the mound wasn’t enough for the Giants to beat the Padres. Casey Schmitt clubbed his second home run in as many games, and San Francisco built on that early advantage, but Logan Webb allowed it all back and more in a 10-5 loss…
President Donald Trump is apparently concerned for Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ health after his season-ending injury last year. “Most importantly, how’s Mahomes doing?” the president, 79, asked Slap’s BBQ owners, Mike and Joe Pearce, of the NFL player’s status while hosting the brothers at the White House on…
California’s messy race for governor snapped into focus Tuesday night when a crowded, combative field of candidates was asked to sum up Gov. Gavin Newsom’s tenure in just one word. The debate, broadcast live on CNN, featured seven contenders still jockeying for position in a race with no clear frontrunner,…
McDonald’s is one step closer to reigning king in the US after its top rival shuttered hundreds of restaurants last year. Though the Golden Arches is the world’s largest fast-food chain, Subway actually comes out on top in the US with nearly 19,000 restaurants across the country. McDonald’s has close…
President Trump proved to be a kingmaker in the Indiana and Ohio Republican primaries Tuesday night, where his seal of approval propelled several GOP candidates to landslide victories. In Indiana, Trump’s revenge campaign against incumbent state senators who torpedoed his push last year to redraw the Hoosier state’s congressional boundaries…
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) said he is turning to “prayer” in hopes that Jerome Powell will leave the Federal Reserve after his term as chair ends this month – but admitted that Powell may not go if he’s bent on “poking the president in the eye.”…
OKLAHOMA CITY — Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt had an early exit from Tuesday’s Game 1 against the Thunder because of a right finger injury. Vanderbilt suffered the injury while attempting to block an alley-oop for Chet Holmgren, with Vanderbilt’s right pinky hitting the backboard as he swiped for the ball. …
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President Trump announced the pause of “Project Freedom” in the Strait of Hormuz Tuesday, indicating that “great progress” has been made toward a peace agreement in Iran. “Based on the request of Pakistan and other Countries, the tremendous Military Success that we have had during the Campaign against the Country…
A beloved children’s clothing chain with a huge presence across California is preparing to shutter stores nationwide as it battles rising costs. Carter’s — the Atlanta-based retailer which also operates OshKosh B’gosh — plans to close 150 locations across the US, ramping up an earlier downsizing effort as part of a broader…
During the Tigers’ 10-3 loss to the Red Sox on Tuesday night at Comerica Park, Detroit starter Framber Valdez was ejected after plunking Boston shortstop Trevor Story, which led to both benches emptying out to enter the fray. With the Tigers down 8-2 in the top of the fourth inning,…
Former Pro Bowl defensive end Marcellus Wiley is facing new sexual assault allegations from four women, including a former ESPN production assistant. Wiley, 51, who is married to former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast member Annemarie Wiley, played 10 seasons in the NFL before spending five years as an…
California golf legend Phil Mickelson had strong words for the state’s Attorney General, calling Rob Bonta incompetent over his handling of California’s oil supply and the legal drama following it. “The epitome of incompetent leadership right here,” Mickelson wrote on X Monday, characterizing Bonta’s response to a Trump executive order…
A Spirit Airlines pilot choked back tears mid-flight as he broke the shocking news to passengers that the budget carrier was shutting down, a somber video shows. The shattered pilot was captured in a viral TikTok telling stunned passengers they were aboard one of the airline’s final landings, moments after…
UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close received a standing ovation from Regents; a raise is next. Coach Close’s $1.2M salary is a bargain after leading UCLA to its first NCAA title. Close signed a four-year deal last May for $877,500 base, earning $180,000 in bonuses. Cori Close received a standing…
Napa Valley wineries have been getting some stiff competition from the county to the north as of late, with Sonoma County tasting rooms seeing far more visitors keeping sommeliers on the job. The 2026 Tasting Room Survey Report found that there was a smaller decline in foot traffic at wineries…
The discrepancy was startling. So much so that, just looking at the box score, it’s hard to believe it existed along with the final score. The Knicks took half the number of free throws as the 76ers — 17 to Philadelphia’s 34 — during their 137-98 Game 1 rout Monday…
Wellness experts are pointing to morning sunlight benefits that may rival your first cup of coffee, with research suggesting a few minutes outside can reset your sleep, lift your mood and strengthen your bones. Morning sunlight benefits include better sleep quality, a stronger immune system, vitamin D production, healthier bones…
DES MOINES, Iowa — Vice President JD Vance made a marathon campaign swing to three states Tuesday to haul in cash, buzz and votes for Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections. Vance, 41, made the packed day-trip about six months before the general election, joined by his 6-year-old son…
Californians watching the gubernatorial debate Tuesday night won’t just be deciding who to support for governor — but also whether they’ll vote against a tax on billionaires. A political action committee backed by crypto billionaire Chris Larsen is debuting an ad during tonight’s debate attacking the proposed tax, Politico reported.…
Stefan Diggs’ ex-personal chef was “goofing around,” dancing and enjoying herself at a colleague’s home just days after the NFL star allegedly choked her, as captured in a video shared at the tail-end of the trial. Jamila Adams, who worked as a live-in cook for the NFL wide receiver at his…
Fans of Whitney Leavitt can rejoice — the reality TV star will appear in the upcoming The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 5 before her official exit from the show. “You’re going to want to sit down for this video. I am leaving The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.…
A bedtime story turned nightmare: an Amazon Alexa device interrupted a 4-year-old’s tale to ask an ‘inappropriate’ question, prompting a Texas mom to pull the plug. Christy Hosterman, 32, said the unsettling exchange happened last month while she was using the smart speaker to find her a dinner recipe. Her…
As expected, the 49ers are expected to release wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, perhaps as soon as Wednesday. The club had held out hope that a team would trade for him before the start of the new league year on Wednesday. But with no one willing to assume his contract, which…
UPDATE — 3/11/26 at 11:58 a.m. ET: Nearly three months after Dan Davis went missing, his family confirmed that he was found dead. Chicago Police confirmed that Davis’ body was located, though they have not shared any further details. Davis’ daughter, Wendy Davis, took to Facebook on Tuesday, March 10,…
WASHINGTON — The White House is privately pushing congressional lawmakers to keep their cool as the war in Iran wraps up its 12th day, arguing it is critical to root out threats from the Islamic Republic against the US and its allies. The message from the White House to jittery…
The most audacious startup accelerator in New York doesn’t have demo days, venture partners or a waitlist, but it does have kettlebells, treadmills and cold plunges. The Flatiron location of Chelsea Piers Fitness has become an unlikely de facto office for some of the city’s most notable young tech entrepreneurs.…
Popular AI chatbots often fail to recognize false health claims when they’re delivered in confident, medical-sounding language, leading to dubious advice that could be dangerous to the general public, such as a recommendation that people insert garlic cloves into their butts, according to a January study in the journal The…
Chronic stress can speed up biological aging — no matter if the stress is from mounting debts, overtime work or your terminally annoying uncle who always wants to “play devil’s advocate.” That’s right: Researchers have measured the effects of “hasslers” — people in your life who regularly “create problems” or…
Tarik Skubal’s plan was always to leave Team USA after one World Baseball Classic start. He wavered but ultimately never changed course. His responsibility to the Tigers meant more to him. What wasn’t in the blueprint were social media comparisons to Benedict Arnold, the infamous military officer that swapped from…
Britney Spears’ former assistant and friend Sean Phillip is sharing his theory about the singer’s DUI arrest, calling the circumstances “suspicious.” “I think there are some people out to get her … The timing is so off that she gets financial independence and then she’s arrested,” Phillip told Extra on…
The wife of California Gov. Gavin Newsom touted her latest documentary film about AI and sexism — as she faces criticism over her powerful husband’s hand in financing her activist pet projects. Jennifer Siebel Newsom said her upcoming documentary, “Miss Representation: Rise Up,” explores “tech-facilitated violence” such as AI and…
“Extremophile” bacteria could survive asteroid impacts strong enough to launch them into space, a new lab experiment shows — hinting that these space-rock crashes could spread any potential alien life between worlds.In the new study, published March 3 in the journal PNAS Nexus, researchers sandwiched Deinococcus radiodurans, a type of…
Want to give your heart a little TLC? Across the country, nearly half of all adults have some form of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death for American men and women. With numbers like that, it’s no wonder the supplement aisle is bursting at the seams with pills, potions…
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was given an ultimatum by his now ex-fiancée, Sarah Jane Ramos, before she called off their Italy wedding over his alleged “ongoing infidelity issues,” Page Six reported on Wednesday. Prescott and Ramos, a certified wine and spirits specialist, were set to tie the knot in Lake…
Drew Barrymore is back and dishing out fantastic dating and friendship advice exclusively to Us Weekly readers. Your questions answered, with love from me to you! @NiccolllleL74 writes:Dear Drew,I just walked away from a 10-year relationship. How do I dip my toe into the dating pool? As someone who’s been…
She’s laughing all the way to the bank. Growing up in a small town, Selina Amy always felt like an outsider, never really fitting in with her peers, who looked nothing like her. “I’m half-Vietnamese and half-Dutch, and my dark features stood out in a community where most people were…
Gov. Gavin Newsom called reports of Iran potentially launching drone attacks on California a “critical” threat that state and federal authorities have been monitoring — while taking shots at President Trump over the ongoing war in the Middle East. “Drone issues have been top of mind,” Newsom said during a…
Papa John’s International is reviewing a fresh bid from Irth Capital Management to take the pizza chain private, valuing it at about $1.5 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Shares of Papa John’s were up 15% in afternoon trading following the news. Irth has offered $47 per share for the company,…
Archaeologists have discovered a century-old hoard of gold ruble coins underneath a house in northwestern Russia. The 409 coins were minted during the waning days of the Russian Empire and may be worth more than half a million dollars today.In 2025, researchers with the Institute of Archaeology of the Russian…
Lady Gaga was right all along: You were born this way. In what will surely prompt schoolyard kids around the globe to start comparing their hands in between rounds of monkey bars, a new review out of a university in Canada confirms that finger length may be an indication of…
NFL Network personality Jamie Erdahl explained Wednesday that she’s been absent from the airwaves recently due to a “tragic health situation” of an immediate family member. Erdahl, who serves as a co-host on “Good Morning Football,” said she will return to the show on Monday, March 16. “Since curiosity is…
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